Definition of FLAMBEAU

flambeau

Plural: flambeaus, flambeaux

Noun

  • A lighted torch, especially one made of several thick wicks.
  • a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
  • A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.

Examples

  • He held his winning word up like a FLAMBEAU, illuminating the path to victory.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French flambeau.

Scrabble Score: 15

flambeau: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
flambeau: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
flambeau: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

flambeau: valid Words With Friends Word